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South Coast Stories

Why I support Puente by Al Fricke I could say that I support Puente because I like tacos and enchiladas whether served south of the border or in the Pescadero elementary school gym. But, the reasons go much deeper than that. What I really value are the people who grow, harvest, deliver, cook, and serve […]

Carol Young-Holt and her husband Dave are in their mid-70s. They live in La Honda. As the years pass, staying active and healthy and preserving their independence are very important goals for both of them. “We live on a big, wild property and we’re alone. We are in the throes of wondering, ‘How long can […]

Most community English as Second Language (ESL) classes don’t test students’ knowledge of spoken English by having them play-act a scenario where Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents show up at their front door and ask to be let in. But Puente isn’t most places. Station Night, a series of role-playing ‘stations’ created by Puente and […]

The high demand for housing in our region creates a situation where money speaks louder than words. A one-bedroom apartment easily rents for about $1,500. For some Puente participants this would equate to 50% or more of their earnings towards rent, leaving very little for other necessary expenses. We hear about the need for affordable […]